APAL notified industry in March 2017 of the intention to activate the EPPR levy to fund contributions of the Varroa jacobsoni and Torres Strait Fruit Fly response plans. For more information read the activation article and accompanying Q&A.

APAL and the levies

APAL does not collect levies. However, APAL provides a range of core services to the apple and pear industry that are largely funded through Hort Innovation, which administers the apple and pear R&D and marketing levies.